Max Stereo Effect Recordings / Songs (over and above being audiophile quality)

[StevenKay]

Hello Everyone

Max Stereo Effect Recordings / Songs

I have been searching for recordings that have the best stereo effects (audiophile quality and also having great stereo effects) - for example the track "The End" from the Beatles album Abbey Road. Also the song "The Mule" by Deep Purple from their album Fireball. In these recordings you feel the drumming / music move from one direction to the other etc.

Any suggestions for similar high quality, top class high stereo effect recordings that you know of. Please do share the information.

Thanks

 

[StevenKay]

"In these recordings you feel the drumming / music move from one direction to the other etc."

May I add that in such recordings you are able to clearly distinguish altogether different instrumental and vocal sounds coming from the Left and Right channels at the same time.

 

[Anonymous]

Some Norah Jones stuff has what you're looking for, "Seven Years" from the album Come Away With Me, comes to mind. Enjoy .

 

[Andrew Everard]

"In these recordings you feel the drumming / music move from one direction to the other etc."

May I add that in such recordings you are able to clearly distinguish altogether different instrumental and vocal sounds coming from the Left and Right channels at the same time.

Trouble is, that's overtly two-channel rather than a convincing stereo effect.

 

[Clare Newsome]

Indeed.

If that's the sort of obvious effect you're after, then the intro to Pink Floyd's Money should float your boat.

Or if you're in a more romantic mood, You're The Boss from the Viva Las Vegas soundtrack has Elvis Presley and Ann-Margret serenading each other from the left and right channels respectively :bigsmile:

 

[visionary]

'Split 2' by The Groundhogs

 

[Charlie Jefferson]

Perhaps not exactly the same thing but the entire Rick Rubin-produced Johnny Cash albums (American Recordings) have an overt, hyper-realistic sound.

Cf. The guitars on Solitary Man. They sound stunning on first listen but then I started to think it was too good. The guitar sound like they are a few inches away from your nose, instead of a few feet. Johnny Cash's deep, cracked burr is layered on top and it all ends up sounding faux natural.

Great songs and performances aplenty across the five or six albums but for me the recording detracts from the presumably intended "authentic" feel of the sessions.

 

[eggontoast]

Jean Michel Jarre's 'Aero' album would be a must.

 

[Anonymous]

Jean Michel Jarre's 'Aero' album would be a must.

It actually sounds like he went a little crazy with the panning knob when he was in the studio.....

" oh un nouveau jouet, formidable!"

 

[StevenKay]

Trouble is, that's overtly two-channel rather than a convincing stereo effect.

The two tracks that I have mentioned - 'The End' by the Beatles from Abbey Road and the 'The Mule' by Deep Purple (from Fireball) are good recordings stereophonically too. In some of Jimi Hendrix's experimental recordings, yes there is that overtly two channel effect.

 

[StevenKay]

Some Norah Jones stuff has what you're looking for, "Seven Years" from the album Come Away With Me, comes to mind. Enjoy .

I have just checked the Norah Jones track. Yes very noticeable effect. Thanks.

 

[bretty]

Indeed.

If that's the sort of obvious effect you're after, then the intro to Pink Floyd's Money should float your boat.

Absolutely. Most of the tracks on 'Wish you were here' contain great channel switching effects, too.

 

[StevenKay]

Indeed.

If that's the sort of obvious effect you're after, then the intro to Pink Floyd's Money should float your boat.

Or if you're in a more romantic mood, You're The Boss from the Viva Las Vegas soundtrack has Elvis Presley and Ann-Margret serenading each other from the left and right channels respectively :bigsmile:

Clare

Thanks. Just listened to Pink Floyd's Money once again carefully. Yes it is there and of the kind Andrew has mentioned. Shall also check out You're The Boss. I am searching for something technically superb and also musically exciting.

 

[StevenKay]

'Split 2' by The Groundhogs

Checked a sample - Good effects! Thanks.

 

[StevenKay]

Jean Michel Jarre's 'Aero' album would be a must.

Tried on Youtube. Great sound effects indeed. Enjoyed listening to it. Thanks.

 

[MajorFubar]

A bit left-field, but if you have a turntable, try to get hold of the album Percussive Jazz by Peter Appleyard. Recorded on a three-track in the late 50s, I have a feeling this is exactly what you are looking for. Superb sound quality too, despite the primative technology (by today's standards).

Funny you should mention The End by the Beatles: this was the first time, and possibly the only time, Ringo's drums were recorded in stereo on a Beatles LP.

 

[Ryan92]

Quite a lot of Muse's stuff has such effects, "Citizen Erased" and "Knights of Cydonia" spring to mind . . In terms of recording quality . . Meh.

 

[StevenKay]

Perhaps not exactly the same thing but the entire Rick Rubin-produced Johnny Cash albums (American Recordings) have an overt, hyper-realistic sound. Cf. The guitars on Solitary Man. They sound stunning on first listen but then I started to think it was too good. The guitar sound like they are a few inches away from your nose, instead of a few feet. Johnny Cash's deep, cracked burr is layered on top and it all ends up sounding faux natural. Great songs and performances aplenty across the five or six albums but for me the recording detracts from the presumably intended "authentic" feel of the sessions.

Thanks. Listened to Solitary Man. The guitar sounds are rather super-natural. Too much in the forefront. Overall impressive.

 

[Clare Newsome]

Sure you'll also find plenty to entertain in the Queen remasters. Bohemian Rhapsody is the obvious example, but try Bicycle Race too.

 

[Anonymous]

Parade by Spandau Ballet is a recording that may suit, try the track "With The Pride".

A well recorded and regarded recording, back in 1984, try and get hold of the EMI Gold version, or tracks from - CDP32 1473 2 (CD Gold 1010) for the least modern mastering over compression nasties etc.

 

[StevenKay]

A bit left-field, but if you have a turntable, try to get hold of the album Percussive Jazz by Peter Appleyard. Recorded on a three-track in the late 50s, I have a feeling this is exactly what you are looking for. Superb sound quality too, despite the primative technology (by today's standards). Funny you should mention The End by the Beatles: this was the first time, and possibly the only time, Ringo's drums were recorded in stereo on a Beatles LP.

Percussive Jazz by Peter Appleyard. (The Man With The Golden Arm). Amazing...does not sound like a 1950's recording at all. Very good indeed. Nothing like this heard before. Superb quality indeed. James Bondish....Thanks for the information about The End. Very impressive drumming by Ringo and equally sophisticated recording technique. One of the best.

 

[Andrew Everard]

Answers two threads at once: this one and this one

 

[Anonymous]

Indeed.

If that's the sort of obvious effect you're after, then the intro to Pink Floyd's Money should float your boat.

Absolutely. Most of the tracks on 'Wish you were here' contain great channel switching effects, too.

Absolutely! try the opening to track 2 "welcome to the machine"... its got some excellent stereo effect! on "wish you were here" you can hear a second guitar distinctively on your right in the beginning and the lead guitar with the famous notes comes bang in the centre! breathtaking!!

 

[noogle]

'Split 2' by The Groundhogs

+1 for The Mighty Groundhogs!

 

[BenLaw]

When I started reading the thread, I too was going to suggest Welcome to the Machine

Glad to see there are other enthusiasts here! Also check out Roger Waters' Amused to Death, the dog barking at the beginning comes from somewhere behind and to the L of your L speaker (somehow) on a good system